Author Archives: Gary Kewley

CSO (Chief Surfing Officer) of SNN (Surf News Network). Reporting surf for over 3 decades for the Aloha State.

Pipe Candy: goin’ back to another one of the few all-time sessions this year so far….

John John, Kelly, Jamie O’Brien and other local heroes put on a show  Surf News Network, 30 January, 2017 – Only some days after one a …Read More »

Surf world mourns stand-up paddle champ Sophia Tiaré Bartlow(26) killed in car crash on the North Shore

Sophia Tiaré Bartlow was a real-life mermaid – a third-generation water woman known for her vibrant, bright smile but also her competitive-yet-graceful skills in the …Read More »

19 mins more from Dane Reynolds & crew

Outtake footage from the final cut of Dane’s “Chapter 11”  Surf News Network, 30 January, 2017 – Although they wound up on the cutting room …Read More »

Over 2 Decades of Keiki Stoke

Shane Dorian’s Keiki Classic 2017 went off without a hitch and had great surf this past weekend. It was the 22nd Annual Shane Dorian Keiki …Read More »

AUSTRALIA’S JACK ROBINSON WINS CAREER-FIRST QS EVENT AT SUNSET OPEN

   MCGILL (HAW) SCORES BACK-TO-BACK RUNNER UP FINISHES AT SUNSET BEACH   L to R: Miguel Tudela (PER) in fourth, Jack Robinson (AUS) in first, Finn …Read More »

SURFERS NAB ALL-TIME RIDES AT SUNSET OPEN QS1,000. Likely finish Friday.

  EXCELLENT 9-POINT WAVES ON TAP AT SUNSET BEACH TOP NAMES COFFIN, LENNY AND OLSON ADVANCE TO FINAL DAY   Eli Olson, Hawaii’s regional frontrunner, in …Read More »

CT rookie Hawaiian Zeke Lau

Zeke ‘da Powerhouse’ Lau is “Goin’ to da League” Surf News Network, 26 January. Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Lau is Hawaiian, a high-flying, power based regular footer …Read More »

VOLCOM PIPE PRO TO FEATURE PEAK WINTER SURF ON OAHU’S NORTH SHORE (This Sunday 29th-Feb 10th)

 FLORENCE AND SLATER CLASH AGAIN AT PIPE FOR HIGHLY-SOUGHT TITLE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES HIGHLIGHT CORE SURF EVENT Last year’s Volcom Pipe Pro winner Kelly Slater (USA) enjoyed some of …Read More »

Big Global Brands can join in Humanitarian efforts…like Reef

Yes, Surfing is ‘mo bettah’ for stoke than the hospital fighting Cystic Fibrosis “You know, skies the limit” Kala Alexander Salt water literally helps the kids …Read More »

Redbull nails one of the top sessions in January

Surf News Network, 23 January, 2017 -Guys were having to pay dues, big time. But they scored, big time.  Some of the local crew like …Read More »

It could save your life or at least get you into Bigger surf.

I can tell you after taking this course, Ricardo is passionate and superb. He’s in his element. You’ll be surprised how much there is to …Read More »

It’s going to be fun but grip your shorts, hold onto your beach hats, towels and boards….oh and trash. Ty!

Saturday, January 21st, 2017 8:30am-10:30 a.m. Sandy Beach/Wawamalu Beach Park Join us at Sandy Beach/Wawamalu Beach Park on Saturday, January 21st from 8:30am-10:30 a.m. and …Read More »

Featured shot: Brian Bielmann

One of Hawaii’s best ever captures one of Hawaii’s best ever on a Happy Aloha Friday ….BB was on it from the beach. Ty Brian. …Read More »

BARRON MAMIYA & ZOE MCDOUGALL WIN FIRST WSL HAWAII EVENT AT SUNSET PRO JUNIOR

Sunset Pro Junior winner Barron Mamiya (HAW) commits to the lip. Image:WSL/Freesurf/Heff Location:    Sunset Beach, North Shore, Oahu                …Read More »

Mick Fanning’s Irish Heritage & Crossroads

For the past two decades, Mick Fanning has collected homes all over the world – returning to the same places, the same towns, the same …Read More »

NW 8-12’+ SURF FOR FIRST EVENT OF WSL HAWAII SEASON!

FAMED OCEAN ATHLETE KAI LENNY MAKES QS DEBUT AT SUNSET OPEN   Maui’s Kai Lenny navigates a critical drop on a Sunset bomb. Image: WSL / Freesurf / …Read More »

DAY 1 IS ON for Thursday. The Sunset Open to kick off in 10-12’+ NW for Hawaii’s WSL QS and JQS season

Good morning! Surf’s firing for the Sunset Pro Open QS with clean offshore WNW-NW (310) mackers. It’ll fade slowly thru the day to 10′ my …Read More »

Maui’s Kain Daly stomps BIG sessions

Take Shelter Prod captures local talent Kain Daly. He and the younger generation on Maui have a tough act to follow. With a deep list …Read More »

The North Shore Lifeguard Association No Ka ‘Oi

We’re very proud to support Hawaii’s North Shore Lifeguard Association in their goal of promoting ocean safety awareness & their junior lifeguard program. Here’s we get to …Read More »

Results & Kongrats Koa Rothman taking down Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Its a unique and low-key contest, just the way they want it, but its participants are not low key, they’re heavy. The rashguard-free, invite-only event …Read More »

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